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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPrediction (re: Manchin and Sinema and SCOTUS)
They are going to inevitably be asked about their support for a potential SCOTUS pick by Biden. They will probably say some formulation of being willing to consider whoever he nominates but refrain from unequivocally and unconditionally supporting anybody until they see who it is and "careful review of their record" before announcing their vote. In other words, they won't be outwardly obstructionist but won't pledge their unconditional support either. In short, until the hearings start and the nomination proceeds to a vote, we won't really know where they will stand on a final vote. Take it to the bank.
jimfields33
(15,703 posts)Mad_Machine76
(24,396 posts)In fact, I expect them to be contacted within days if not hours for their position.
jimfields33
(15,703 posts)I wish the media would stop trying to destroy everything. I blame them for the two bills being screwed. Yep the senators played a part, but the media lit the match.
Mad_Machine76
(24,396 posts)but they need *something* to fill the airwaves with 24-7-365. To everybody's detriment
The Wizard
(12,536 posts)Party affiliation?
ColinC
(8,280 posts)Mad_Machine76
(24,396 posts)have to say moreso.
comradebillyboy
(10,128 posts)judicial picks. Biden is likely to nominate someone who Manchin and Sinema have already voted for in a previous judgeship. There is absolutely no reason to expect anything different now. The never ending doom and gloom gets real old.
Mad_Machine76
(24,396 posts)Hate to worry about it, but it's a completely valid concern.
Amishman
(5,554 posts)All the names floated are highly qualified and respected
themaguffin
(3,822 posts)Mad_Machine76
(24,396 posts)Lower level Federal Judgeships are one thing, it being a SCOTUS appointment takes it to the next level. Of course, most of us would agree that it shouldn't be an issue if they've already approved them for courts in the past year, but Manchin and Sinema's behavior as of late throws a lot of things in doubt. Maybe everything will actually be fine, though.
themaguffin
(3,822 posts)Mad_Machine76
(24,396 posts)Calista241
(5,586 posts)Last edited Thu Jan 27, 2022, 03:06 PM - Edit history (1)
The quote was:
"Whoever he puts up will have experience and we'll be able to judge them off of that. But as far as just the philosophical beliefs, no, that will not prohibit me from supporting somebody."
https://www.politico.com/minutes/congress/01-27-2022/manchins-scotus-pledge/